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Academic Year 2003/2004

African History and Art
ARHA 299 SP
Crosslistings:
HIST 229
FRST 299

In this introduction to the history and art of West Africa from the late first millenium A.D. to the colonial period, we will cover topics including the trans-Saharan trade, the origins of state formation, the spread of Islam south of the Sahara, and the slave trade. We will integrate history with study of the architectural monuments of medieval West Africa including the Friday Mosque in Jenne and masquerades and rituals of West Africa up to the colonial period.

MAJOR READINGS

Curtin, Feierman, et. al. AFRICAN HISTORY Mark, THE WILD BULL AND THE SACRED FOREST Mcnaughton, THE MANDE BLACKSMITHS, plus selected journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One class trip to NY, one term paper (10 pp), mid-term and an essay exam at the end of the course

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Regular attendance mandatory. Attendance required on class trip. No foreign languages needed; French would be helpful.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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